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Diploma of Social Statistics and Data Analysis
- Ottawa, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Graduate diploma in applied social statistics and data analysis for social science audiences.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational knowledge in Social Statistics and Data Analysis. Apply skills related to Coursework diploma
- planning and design of quantitative research
- data collection. Interpret relevant evidence and communicate findings within the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Federal government departments such as Employment and Social Development Canada
- Health Canada and Justice Canada
Curriculum
- Coursework diploma covering planning and design of quantitative research
- data collection
- analysis of survey and similar data
- and communicating results. Emphasis is on applied statistics. Offered concurrently with another degree (Type 2) or on its own.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree
- Minimum requirements are set by the department offering the diploma (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: Set by the offering department (contact department).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree, minimum requirements for graduate diplomas are set by the department offering the diploma
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
How to apply
- Review the Social Statistics and Data Analysis admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,511 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Social Statistics and Data Analysis. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 1 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,511 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).

